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How many syllables in “sporadic”?

3

syllables in "sporadic"

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Word details

Syllables

3

spo · ra · dic

Letters

8

s · p · o · r · a · d · i · c

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
p3
o1
r1
a1
d2
i1
c3

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About the word “sporadic

The word sporadic contains 3 syllables, divided as spo · ra · dic. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "sporadic" have?

"sporadic" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "sporadic" into syllables?

"sporadic" is divided into syllables as: spo · ra · dic.

What is the Scrabble score for "sporadic"?

The Scrabble score for "sporadic" is 13 points.

Using “sporadic” in writing

Three-syllable words like "sporadic" (spo · ra · dic) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, sporadic is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

Anagrams of “sporadic

The letters in sporadic can be rearranged to spell one other word: picadors.

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